Once your application is processed, you will receive two emails to your
personal
email:

One from ApplyTexas

One from your Alamo College, which will include next steps to access Alamo Colleges Education Services (ACES) student portal. The "Start Here" tab at the top will get your started on your AlamoENROLL checklist.

While you're waiting for your application to be processed, you can save time by:

Submitting transcripts (See Step 2)

Complying with the state law on bacterial meningitis vaccinations (See Step 3)

Complete your Financial Aid application (FAFSA) (See Step 4)

• Visit
Career Coach
to find out how the Alamo Colleges can help you meet your career goals.

Official transcripts are required in order to enroll. Send us your unopened, official transcripts as soon as you complete your application to avoid enrollment delay.

What transcript is required?

Submit an official transcript from your last college or university attended. In order to ensure all previous coursework is posted, submit all transcripts to the Enrollment Services / Admissions and Records Office.

Courses in progress at another college/university must be submitted once final grades are posted.. Transcripts must be official and received in their original sealed envelopes

Students who are placed on Academic Dismissal/Suspension at their previous institutions and are seeking to transfer to the Alamo Colleges must follow the policies outlined in the Academic Dismissal Procedure

Official Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript fulfills the last college attended admissions requirement

Texas law requires incoming college students under age 22 to be immunized against bacterial meningitis. The Alamo Colleges District uses
Magnus Health
to collect and process student bacterial meningitis information. Magnus Health is a secure and easy-to-use website for submitting bacterial meningitis documentation. Some exemptions automatically apply; see the
FAQ's
or the information below to confirm your status.

Does the Bacterial Meningitis law apply to me?

YES… if you are under 22 years old AND you meet one of these criteria:

Financial Aid requires a Social Security number that matches the one on your ApplyTexas application.

IMPORTANT: Students enrolled at Northeast Lakeview College are able to participate in financial aid programs as long as San Antonio College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College or Northwest Vista College is indicated as your primary institution. You may complete a Change of Primary Institution Form through your Admissions/Enrollment Office.

The
FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step to apply for federal aid such as grants, loans, and work-study. The Department of Education will use the information provided on your FAFSA and forward to the college(s) listed to determine eligibility.

The college school code used by Department of Education to identify which college(s) to forward your FAFSA information are:

SAC

NVC

PAC

SPC

NLC

009163

033723

016615

003608

Pending

To find out about the different kinds of financial aid available and other important information, go to
Financing Your Future

You can also find information on Alamo Colleges District financial aid, such as how to apply, school codes, deadline dates and processing information at Student
Financial Aid
.

Alamo Colleges Education Services (ACES) is the online hub of activity and information for students, faculty and staff. You will use ACES to complete the AlamoENROLL modules, register for classes, and access your college records and student email. Once your application is processed, you will receive an email at the address on your ApplyTexas application from your Alamo College with instructions and information for ACES. Log-in, open the Start Here tab and you are ready to get started on your AlamoENROLL modules!

Students are more successful with a good start in college and confidence building begins as soon as a student expresses interest in the Alamo Colleges. The Go FAARR and Test Prep modules offer students valuable strategies for entering college and being successful on the
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
test.

Note: To claim an exemption or submit your official TSI scores, contact your college testing center directly.
All students entering the Alamo Colleges are required to complete the Go FAARR module regardless of the TSI status.

Begin the state mandated TSI Pre-Assessment Activity by taking the AlamoENROLL modules:

Login to ACES

Click on the "
START HERE
" tab

Click on each "
Incomplete"
button to access the
Go FAARR
and
Test Prep
modules. You may take either module first and you do not need to wait for the "Complete" or "Checkmark" to begin the second module.

Review the important information on the Start Here tab

In order to take the TSI test with Alamo Colleges, you must complete both the
GO FAARR
and
TEST PREP
Modules. If this is your first attempt at the TSI test, a testing hold is on your record until both modules are completed. If you have TSI scores on file with the Alamo Colleges, you may be exempt from the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity and be eligible to retake the test at the next available test session.

Important! The level of your TSI scores does not affect your admission to the Alamo Colleges, but is used to place you in appropriate courses. Students who do not meet the minimum TSI scores, are considered "not TSI complete", and must enroll in a course designed to strengthen skills in reading, writing, or math. (See Refresher Step 8)

Additional test preparation resources

It's important that your TSI scores accurately represent your skills and knowledge. These tools and resources to help you prepare for the tests are open to the public and can be accessed at any time:

1. www.alamo.edu/district/virtual-business-office
2. Click on the box Alamo Colleges Marketplace Mall
3. Click on the Alamo Colleges Test Center
4. Click on the college of your choice 5. Select type of test to take
6. Leave quantity at 1, click "Add to Cart"
7. Fill in the Information

8. Verify the information you entered
9. Click checkout
10. Type in your e-mail address to receive a receipt.
11. Fill in the required information
12. Click "Use this Payment Method"
13. Submit your order
14. PRINT receipt and bring to the Assessment Center at the time of testing.

Test scores will be reviewed with you during a brief Post-Assessment Advising session conducted immediately after completing the TSI test. Students who score below college readiness in math, reading and/or writing on the assessment tests will be required to enroll in a
Refresher
course(s). Refresher courses provide a student with a second opportunity to improve their course placement; ultimately decreasing the time and cost of completion of a degree or certificate.

After completing all AlamoENROLL requirements (Steps 1 - 8), go to
alamo.edu/advising
for information on accessing advising at your college:

Transferring with less than 15 college level credit hours must schedule a new student orientation session. Most orientation sessions including advising, but your college will also schedule an advising appointment if this is not the case.

Academic advising is required if you are entering with less than a 2.0 GPA.

Students on
Academic Dismissal / Suspension
, must petition for admission with a Counselor/Advisor
at least two weeks before the start of the semester
.

Transfer credits from a previous college/university are accepted and must be submitted to the Alamo Colleges District on
official
transcripts in order to be posted for credit. (See step 2).

All AlamoENROLL steps 1 - 9 and any holds must be fulfilled to be eligible to register for classes. Once you are cleared to register, an online
registration guide
is available to assist you with the process.

· To see how much you need to pay, view your Account Summary through ACES /MyPage Tab / My Account

• Payment by credit card or check must be made
online
through your ACES account

• Cash payments can be made in person at the Bursar / Business Office of your college

Payment in full or by installments must be made by the payment deadlines or you will be dropped from your classes.

Note: All students pay a
Campus Access Fee
which also covers parking at any of the Alamo Colleges' campuses, off-site locations or district offices. No sticker or decal is distributed. For students, the fee of $25 per semester is included when you pay your tuition and fees each semester, with the maximum fee paid not to exceed $50 per year.
Access Fee

Attending classes and participating in them helps you make better grades and meet your goals. Your first week of class, especially the first day, provides you with important information for the rest of the semester. The Alamo Colleges District requires regular and punctual attendance in all classes. Your absences are recorded immediately and can even impact your eligibility for financial aid.

If you
DO NOT
attend on the
FIRST DAY
of each class in which you are enrolled, you may be
DROPPED
from the class

Waivers may be available; contact your instructor
prior to the first class session.

Get Your Textbooks and Supplies

Students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities have a number of options (purchase, rent, borrow) to access their required and recommended instructional materials for classes. By publishing the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and new and used pricing, the Alamo Colleges District provides transparency in textbook purchasing by allowing students to know prices in advance and to search for better prices. NOTE: Contact the instructional department if textbook information is not available for your class.

View Required & Recommended Instructional Materials

Course Schedule

Visit in Person

Alamo Colleges Online Bookstores

Click on View Book Information below the course name in the
class schedule
.

Stop by your Alamo College bookstore or any area textbook store for a list of required and recommended materials.

Go to the online
Bookstore and enter your Alamo College to create a customized textbook list using your course information.

Student ID Card

Obtain your free Student ID card in person at any college during new student orientation or at the Admissions & Records Office. You can use your ID card to access on-campus services and receive local discounts.

Full payment of tuition and fees or a payment plan is required

Bring an official photo ID for identification.

Student ID cards cannot be mailed.

VIA Bus Passes
The
Campus Access Fee
covers the cost of a Via Bus Pass available at the campus business office only. A valid student ID card is required to obtain a bus pass.